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Need to shape up? Get fit fast with the workout tips in this Howcast video series.
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Create hourglass shape
Create an hourglass shape by doing squats. Stand with your feet 8 to 9 inches apart, extend your arms in front of you, and squat your hips backward. Do four sets of 15 to 20 squats, working several minutes at a time.
Build shoulder and back muscles by lifting dumbbells out from your sides for resistance. Lift 10 times each set, four sets a day. The broader your shoulders and outer thighs, the narrower your waist will look.
Work your abdomen to straighten your posture. Alternate hanging each arm while holding a dumbbell, bending at the waist toward the side with the weight. Hold for five seconds while flexing your knee, and then straighten your body again.
Concentrate on your obliques by performing stretches to enhance a large chest and distract from the waist. Emphasizing those upper curves will seem to shrink your midsection.
Work your stomach
Craft a tight belly to improve your silhouette. Sit on a bench and lean back until your abs engage to hold you up. Twist slowly and reach or punch to the right, then the left, stretching and challenging your stomach muscles.
Walk to firm
Take brisk walks to firm your legs and shape your calves and thighs. Stretch before you walk and cool down afterward.